Three Keynotes
& 90 Programs for One Low Price!
Computers in
Libraries 2002 is full of examples of creative, working strategies
and many practical ideas for what can be accomplished in our libraries
and information services. Join us at Computers in Libraries 2002
and hear from experts, practitioners, and strategists — all from the information
industry. With four strong program streams you can participate in the WebWizards’
Symposium, the Digital Content Management or Today’s Digital Reality streams,
or learn more about Systems. The focus is on searching and search engines;
intranet portals and knowledge management; creating, preserving and managing
digital content; systems tools and techniques, Web design and development;
collaborative digital reference; usability testing; e-learning and literacy,
and of course, lots and lots more.

CIL 2002
brings more than 100 knowledgeable speakers to four simultaneous tracks
during the conference, plus three dynamic keynotes, pre- and post-conference
workshops, and two evening programs. It caters to all interests and all
levels of knowledge and provides many exciting networking opportunities.
Join speakers, authors, and fellow participants in refreshment breaks,
informal dinner groups, receptions, and more.

Computers in School
Libraries
In addition to
the four simultaneous streams of programs, Computers in School Libraries
2002 provides in-depth coverage of technology and its impact on the
practice and practical concerns of librarians, teachers, and school library
media specialists in the K-12 education systems. This 2-day specialized
conference, Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16, is sponsored by MultiMedia
Schools and features many experts in the field.

Free Receptions
& Dine Arounds
Information Today
invites all registrants, exhibitors, and exhibition visitors to receptions
on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. They provide opportunities to renew
acquaintances and meet new colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere. For further
networking opportunities sign up online at www.infotoday.com/cil2002/dinearounds
for our Dine Around groups.

Exhibition
The Computers
in Libraries exhibition will feature over 100 booths offering the visitor
a choice of products in all aspects of library technology, including Web-based
products and services, integrated library and information systems, online
services, document delivery services, Internet software tools, content
suppliers, and more. If you are looking for a particular product, evaluating
competing systems, keeping up-to-date with new products and developments,
be sure to visit the Computers in Libraries exhibition.

Preconference and
Postconference Workshops
Offered Tuesday,
March 12 and Saturday, March 16, workshops feature many in-depth looks
at new and emerging technologies, including information portals and content
management strategies, teaching the Internet, managing public access computers,
technology disaster recovery, Web authoring and benchmarking. There are
a number of workshops focusing on searching, both general techniques as
well as specialized subject approaches. Other workshop topics include grant
writing, information audits, and designing usable and accessible library
sites.

Evening Sessions
Free and open
to all registrants, exhibitors and exhibit visitors.

We are pleased
to present the 17th annual Computers in Libraries — the most comprehensive
North American conference and exhibition on all aspects of library technology.
Although the technology and tools available to libraries may have changed
over the years, the excellent quality and range of both topics and speakers
at Computers in Libraries 2002 remain the same.